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Teal WMO Soukup HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine on a workbench with warning labels and control buttons
Teal and silver HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine on a workbench in a workshop
IWM Soukup HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine with aluminium worktop, teal cabinet, and warning labels on castors
Close-up of a HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine cutting a wooden bead with twin cutter heads
Teal HEP Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine on a workbench, with warning labels and control buttons on the front panel.
Close-up of a glazing bead end profile scribing machine cutting a timber wooden bead on a metal workbed
  • Teal WMO Soukup HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine on a workbench with warning labels and control buttons
  • Teal and silver HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine on a workbench in a workshop
  • IWM Soukup HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine with aluminium worktop, teal cabinet, and warning labels on castors
  • Close-up of a HEP glazing bead end profile scribing machine cutting a wooden bead with twin cutter heads
  • Teal HEP Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine on a workbench, with warning labels and control buttons on the front panel.
  • Close-up of a glazing bead end profile scribing machine cutting a timber wooden bead on a metal workbed

    HEP Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine

    Soukup · Timber Window & Door
    A dedicated end profile scribing machine for glazing beads, designed to eliminate break-out on end grain without hand-finishing. Built for joinery shops and window manufacturers who need a consistent, repeatable result every cycle.

    Typically chosen by

    • Joinery shops producing glazed frames who need consistently clean bead ends without hand-finishing
    • Window and door manufacturers running glazing bead in volume who want a safe, repeatable process with pneumatic clamping
    • Workshops where break-out on scribed bead ends is causing rejects or rework
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    Bring us a sample profile or board and we'll run it through the machine at our Newark showroom. You'll see the output quality firsthand and we can talk through how it fits your workflow - before any decisions are made.
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    Key specification considerations

    Scribing Method
    Dual counter-rotating vertical spindles
    Counter-rotating spindles approach the cut from both directions simultaneously, which is what eliminates break-out on the end grain — a common failure point with single-direction routing.
    Clamping
    Pneumatic, interlocked to start
    The interlock means the machine cannot cycle unless the clamp is engaged, reducing the risk of the workpiece moving during the cut.
    Operation
    5-step manual feed cycle
    Power Supply
    Confirm with IWM at point of enquiry
    Electrical supply requirements are not published and vary by build — confirm phase and amperage with us before ordering to ensure your workshop supply is compatible.
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    SpecificationValueNotes
    Manufacturer
    Soukup
    Machine Type
    End profile scribing machine
    Scribing Method
    Dual counter-rotating vertical spindles
    Counter-rotating spindles approach the cut from both directions simultaneously, which is what eliminates break-out on the end grain — a common failure point with single-direction routing.
    Clamping
    Pneumatic, interlocked to start
    The interlock means the machine cannot cycle unless the clamp is engaged, reducing the risk of the workpiece moving during the cut.
    Feed Method
    Manual left/right traverse by operator
    Operation Steps
    5-step cycle (load, clamp, start, traverse, release)
    Dimensions
    Available on request
    Allow additional clearance for operator access and bead handling on both sides of the machine — confirm footprint with IWM before siting.
    Weight
    Available on request
    Power Supply
    Available on request
    Electrical supply requirements are not published and vary by build — confirm phase and amperage with us before ordering to ensure your workshop supply is compatible.
    Pneumatic Supply Required
    Yes — pressure and flow rate available on request
    A compressed air supply is required for the clamping system — confirm pressure and flow rate with IWM before installation.
    Spindle Speed
    Available on request
    Tooling
    Custom profile cutters, supplied to your bead profile — included with machine order
    One set of cutters matched to your bead profile is supplied with the machine, made and delivered ready to use; additional profile sets are available separately.
    Max Bead Width / Height Capacity
    Available on request
    Confirm against your bead profile range before specifying — contact IWM with your profile dimensions.
    Noise Level
    Available on request
    CE Marked
    Available on request — confirm with IWM
    CE marking confirms the machine meets applicable EU/UK machinery safety directives; verify this at point of enquiry if required for your risk assessment or insurance.
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    Is this the right
    machine for you?

    Choose the HEP Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine if...

    • Your workshop produces glazed frames and bead end break-out is a consistent quality problem
    • You need a dedicated, repeatable scribing process rather than relying on a router table or hand methods
    • Operator safety and consistent clamping are priorities — the pneumatic interlock removes a manual step
    • You want a simple, single-purpose machine that any competent operator can run with minimal setup

    Consider an alternate model if...

    • You need to scribe along the full length of the bead as well as the ends — consider the Copenstick STP, PIN, UNI, or TDL, which are designed for profile scribing along the bead run
    • Your volume is lower and you are looking for a more flexible end-scribing solution — the Dan-List PME 100 Endscribe Machine may be worth comparing directly
    • You need a combined or multi-operation machine to reduce your machine count — talk to us about whether a Copenstick variant covers both requirements
    • You are unsure whether your bead profiles fall within the capacity of the HEP — contact IWM with your profile dimensions before ruling out alternatives
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